2., complete new revised Edition - September 2003
95.90 Euro
2003. XXII, 387 Pages, Hardcover
163 Fig., 111 Tab. 
- Textbook -
ISBN-10: 3-527-29602-6
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-29602-6 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim








Short description
This second edition responds to the readers' numerous requests for an updated version, reflecting the changes since its first publication in 1993. The author has thoroughly revised, restructured and enlarged the contents, devoting more space to several topics such as polymer composites and mixtures, morphology, flow properties and processing, while adding chapters on electrical conductivity and non-linear optical properties.

From the contents
INTRODUCTION
Polymers
Plastics
History of Plastics
Economic Importance
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF POLYMERS
Constitution
Molar Masses and Molar Mass Distributions
Configurations
Conformations
POLYMER MANUFACTURE
Raw Materials
Polymer Syntheses: Overview
Chain Polymerizations and Polyeliminations
Polycondensations and Polyadditions
Polymer Reactions
PLASTICS MANUFACTURE
Homogenization and Compounding
Additives
Processing
SUPERMOLECULAR STRUCTURES
Noncrystalline States
Polymer Crystals
Mesophases
Gels
Thermal Properties
Rheological Properties
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Optical Properties
Polymer Composites
Waste Disposal